Communications - keeping you informed
Council news is made available via its websites, newspapers, newsletters, radio and TV.
City Talkback
This interactive show screens on Cue Television at 8pm on the first Wednesday of every
month. Ring in to speak with the Mayor and Councillors. Council feedback to issues raised by callers is available here.
Community News
Find out what the Council is doing in the community by reading our regular Community News pages in The Southland Express (the information is also available here). The Express is free to Invercargill and Bluff residents.
Council's website
The Council's website www.icc.govt.nz is updated regularly and provides a wealth of information about Council activities, plans and services. While online you can apply for a Council job, perform property/rates searches or check what shows are coming up at the Civic Theatre.
Facebook
The Council's Facebook page provides timely information about Council and events related to Invercargill - and gives people a chance to have their say.
Media releases
These are official news items normally prepared by the Communications Manager or the Communications Officer. They are targeted at press, radio and television decision-makers but are also available, unabridged, on this website page.
Newsletter
This four-page newsletter is delivered quarterly to your home with your rates notice. There are online versions here.
Noticeboard
Noticeboard is published in The Southland Times, usually on the fourth Wednesday of the month. The full-page service features topical news and information about Council staff and the services they provide. Go here for a downloadable version.
Radio news
Reminders and information about what is new at the Council each month. Tune into Classic Hits 98.8FM, Newstalk ZB 864AM and Coast 92.4FM. For a transcript of the latest radio news click here.
Radio Southland 96.4 FM
Tune in every second Friday at 9.15am to hear the Mayor or Councillors talk about topical issues. A podcast of the latest episode is available via this link:
Telephone Information Service
This service allows visually impaired people to access Council information. Contact the
Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind's Information and Advice team on 0800 24 33 33, option 1.
Twitter
Twitter is one of the world's leading social networking sites, as is Facebook. It is ideal for providing up-to-the minute news and information. Follow the ICC on Twitter!